it’s been too long since we’ve had an unexpected guest, but today we’ve got a great one — san francisco local jamie alexander. jamie runs park life, a wonderfully cool little art gallery / boutique in the richmond district with business partner derek song. jamie is also known for having amassed a great art collection of his own, including pieces from artists like chris johanson, Barry McGee, paul wackers, as well as some great furniture finds, so we’re going to pop in for a quick peek at his charming home today. should you find yourself in the inner richmond, stop in at park life have a look around and say hello to jamie.

What are a few things about San Francisco that make you call it home?
Unlike the suburbs where I grew up, San Francisco has a lot of diversity. Plus food, art, shops, public transportation, music, history, noise, people, parks, buildings, friends, family. I’ve come to depend on these things.

What is the best way to get to know your neighborhood?
Walking it a lot.

Any secrets about the city you think we should know?
The Inner Richmond, still a gem of a neighborhood that is under the radar.